Champ Bailey, 40, says he could still play today

Former Redskins and Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2014 preseason. But if he wanted to, the 40-year-old feels he could suit up in 2018.

“I really could play well in a game right now!” Bailey commented on a post on his official Instagram page on Thursday.

Through he thinks he could play, Bailey does not plan to come out of retirement because of the grind players go through on a weekly basis.

“I could never go through the preparation those boys go through every week,” Bailey continued, “it ain’t easy.”

During his 16-year career, Bailey earned 12 Pro Bowl selections, the most by a cornerback in NFL history. He led the league in interceptions in 2006 (10) and was named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team.

Bailey retired from the NFL in 2014 after recording 785 tackles and 52 interceptions. He also recorded three sacks forced seven fumbles.

Bailey was arguably one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history and easily the best cornerback in Broncos history. He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.